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The specification of a Network Management System (NMS) comprising a data dictionary and capability descriptions has been rigorously reviewed. The review revealed a number of errors and inconsistencies in the original specification. The review was performed using a technique adapted from one originally developed to review the outputs of structured analysis. The context in which the technique was developed is outlined. The NMS and its specification style are described. The adapted review technique is outlined and examples of its application to the NMS specification and the results of the review including the types of errors and inconsistencies revealed are given.
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Bryant, T. et al. (1995). Using Z to rigorously review a specification of a Network Management System. In: Bowen, J.P., Hinchey, M.G. (eds) ZUM '95: The Z Formal Specification Notation. ZUM 1995. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 967. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-60271-2_134
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